Articles Tagged with ''plant-based cheese''

With adjectives like stretchy, cheesy and crumbly, cheese has several textures, while flavors range from salty or sharp to nutty or creamy. From mozzarella used as a pizza topping to ricotta cheese in a lasagna to melty cheddar on top of a chargrilled burger, the superlatives around cheese don’t quit.

A couple of months ago, I opined the success of the dairy industry has been underreported. This month, I have the numbers to back up this comment. 

The refreshed products boast a lighter, fluffier, and crispier gluten-free crust, with enhanced rich tomato sauce and now paired with Daiya's reformulated cheese made with Daiya Oat Cream blend. 

This launch comes after raising a $12 million seed round and opening a pilot plant in Oakland, Calif.

The vegan-certified cheese alternative comes in the same individually portioned wedges and is available in Garlic & Herb.

Growth of specific plant-based dairy alternatives like plant-based cheese, milks (soy, almond, etc.), ice cream, yogurt, and pea protein have been trending upwards. But is the subcategory niche or firmly “planted” in consumers’ minds?

The global dairy alternatives market was valued at $23 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach $65.33 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%, according to Pune, India-based Straits Research. 

The new spreads are all crafted using time-honored cheesemaking techniques from a rich, creamy base of organic cultured cashew milk.

U.S. sales of plant-based milks reached $2.8 billion in 2022, according to the Plant-Based Foods Association. “Plant-based milk remains the largest segment in the plant-based foods industry, with 40.6% of U.S. households purchasing plant-based milks, and an astounding 75.7% of consumers repeating their purchases,” the organization stated.

Daiya Foods released two new plant-based cheese products: Goat Cheeze Flavour Crumbles and Feta Cheeze Flavour Crumbles. The two new cheese products are available on-shelf throughout Canada, offering a new and delicious alternative to traditional dairy-based cheese,